Senior Stress Engineer

Senior Stress Engineer – Defence/Nuclear – Derby – Permanent

Are you a stress analysis specialist ready to step into a high-impact role supporting the UK’s most critical infrastructure?

We''re hiring a Senior Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering team based on-site in Derby. This is a full-time, staff position working 3 - 5 days per week on site — optional hybrid working — supporting advanced projects in the defence and nuclear sectors.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering structural integrity substantiations via FEA and code-based assessments

• Supporting peer reviews and technical documentation

• Modelling and analysis using ABAQUS (explicit/implicit), Python scripting a plus

• Applying standards including ASME B&PVC, R6, and ideally RCC-M

• Providing defect tolerance and fatigue/fracture analysis

• Working within quality and time budgets, contributing to bids as required

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in fatigue, fracture, and thermal stress assessments

• Nuclear or defence background preferred, though other regulated sectors considered

• Competence in ABAQUS/CAE or similar tools

• Familiarity with CRACKEN or equivalent

• UK sole nationality and eligibility for security clearance

Why this role?

• Be part of a world-class engineering function supporting national programmes

• Opportunities to influence complex, real-world outcomes

• Supportive and inclusive team culture

• Perks include wellbeing resources, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
  
  This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise where it truly matters — in a sector that demands precision, resilience, and impact.